| TEAM |
PVS |
RS/RA |
REC. |
ESPN.com SAYS |
| 1. Mariners |
1 |
530/381 |
63-24 |
They get knocks when it counts, hitting a ML-best .306 with runners in scoring position. |
| 2. Twins |
4 |
450/387 |
55-32 |
Talk about a deserving All-Star: Cristian Guzman leads AL SS in hits (107), 2B (22), 3B (13) and SB (17), and is second in average (.308). |
| 3. Yankees |
6 |
443/311 |
52-34 |
They're 9-1 over the last 10 games, thanks in large part to Tino Martinez's six HR and 10 RBI over that span. |
| 4. D-Backs |
2 |
446/367 |
51-36 |
Who needs Matt Mantei? Since he went down for the season, Bret Prinz has saved eight games and given up just three ER in 23 appearances. |
| 5. Cubs |
5 |
400/350 |
51-35 |
The over-achieving Cubs need a big bat in a big way. Their No. 4 hitters are batting a paltry .243 with just 14 homers. Calling Fred McGriff. |
| 6. Red Sox |
3 |
439/351 |
51-36 |
The most dysfunctional team in baseball is becoming the most injury-prone. They had better get healthy or get out of the way. |
| 7. Braves |
7 |
403/352 |
49-38 |
The Braves are out of first place at the All-Star break for the first time since 1994. |
| 8.Phillies |
8 |
429/419 |
50-37 |
Bobby Abreu has raised his average 25 points since June 1, hitting nine of his 17 homers and getting 34 of his 62 RBI since that point. |
| 9. Astros |
10 |
475/445 |
49-38 |
So much for the Enron advantage: Lance Berkman leads the league with a .381 average, 64 hits and a .472 OBP on the road. |
| 10. Dodgers |
11 |
411/411 |
48-40 |
Most amazing stat of the year: Paul Lo Duca has 14 homers and 14 strikeouts at the All-Star break. Wow. |
| 11. Indians |
9 |
492/435 |
49-36 |
They improved the bullpen with John Rocker, now they need to do something about that 5.56 starters' ERA. |
| 12. Giants |
12 |
419/438 |
46-42 |
We've said it before and we'll say it again. We love Dusty and all, but please lose the sweat bands buddy. |
| 13. Athletics |
17 |
404/385 |
44-43 |
Mulder, Hudson and Zito are turning it on: 24 IP, 2 ER, 15 H, 25 SO in a three-game sweep of the D-Backs. Nice work. |
| 14. Brewers |
16 |
411/367 |
42-44 |
Sexson (102), Hernandez (97), Burnitz (87) rank 1st, 2nd and 5th in strikeouts in NL. Not good. |
| 15. Cardinals |
14 |
410/403 |
43-43 |
Cards are 5-11 over their last 16 and eight games back of the first-place Cubs. Fading fast. |
| 16. Marlins |
13 |
423/381 |
43-45 |
2-9 stretch heading into break makes their playoff hopes look rather dim. |
| 17. Orioles |
15 |
385/420 |
40-47 |
Camden Crazy: Jason Johnson is 8-5, 3.22 ERA overall but a stellar 6-1, 2.07 ERA at Oriole Park. |
| 18. Angels |
19 |
374/369 |
42-45 |
When you talk of dominant, look no further than Troy Percival. He has allowed just 3 ER in 32 IP. |
| 19. Blue Jays |
21 |
446/430 |
42-46 |
Unless Gord Ash loses his mind, don't expect to see Jays trade away Shannon Stewart. |
| 20. White Sox |
20 |
378/418 |
41-44 |
First Frank Thomas goes down for the season, now David Wells is likely done. Watch your back, Magglio Ordonez. |
| 21. Padres |
22 |
453/439 |
41-47 |
Adam Eaton won just seven games last season, but is 8-4 with a team-high 109 SO already in '01. |
| 22. Mets |
24 |
340/432 |
38-51 |
It's early, but we sure like what we've seen so far from rookie catcher Vance Wilson (.417 BA in first five games). |
| 23. Rockies |
18 |
522/500 |
39-48 |
Call it the Coors Curse. Walker and Helton are both in the NL top five in RBI and HR, but the Rockies' staff has a league-worst 5.38 ERA and 462 ER allowed. |
| 24. Expos |
25 |
386/451 |
37-51 |
Graeme Lloyd has been a huge surprise, going 7-1 with a 2.34 ERA while giving up just one homer in 46 relief appearances. |
| 25. Rangers |
26 |
482/523 |
35-52 |
Back from the dead: Ruben Sierra has 13 HR and 38 RBI in just 42 games since being signed away from the Mexican League. |
| 26. Tigers |
29 |
406/482 |
36-48 |
The Rico says: "I was a little harsh last week, but for the love of Alan Trammell, please get some players on this team." |
| 27. Pirates |
27 |
372/474 |
33-53 |
On a team of no-names, Brian Giles stands out. He's in the NL top 10 in BA (8th, .335), HR (t-8th, 21), hits (4th, 109), 2B (2nd, 27), slugging (7th, .631) and OPS (9th, 1.032). |
| 28. Reds |
28 |
387/460 |
33-54 |
Perhaps the Reds are dreaming about that new stadium being built beyond the fence at Cinergy Field. They're a miserable 11-31 at home this season. |
| 29. Royals |
23 |
400/479 |
34-53 |
They've lost seven in a row. What do you suppose they can get for Mike Sweeney and Jermaine Dye? |
| 30. Devil Rays |
30 |
344/550 |
27-61 |
61 losses are the second-most ever at the break. Need we say more? |
